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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.96, 12,062.74 and 4,762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.96, 12,062.74 and 4,762.28 is: 6,572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.96 : 12,062.74 = 4,762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.96/12,062.74 = 4,762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.96x = 12,062.74 × 4,762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.96x = 57,446,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,446,145.45/8,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.06

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